Ruth Miles, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Ruth!

I view our work together as a collaborative journey. I'm committed to creating a supportive and empathetic space where you can explore your concerns and determine the best path forward. I work with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body image issues, disordered eating, addiction, codependency, and grief.

My focus

I work with people facing depression, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, body image issues, disordered eating behaviors, addiction, codependency concerns, and grief.

My approach

I tailor my approach to meet you where you are, offering a compassionate environment to explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we'll understand the roots of your challenges and develop effective strategies for a healthier, more fulfilling life.

My communication style

I create a supportive and empathetic space with a warm and friendly communication style. I'm extremely nonjudgmental, and clients often express feeling very safe and comfortable with me.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've always had a strong desire to help others, which drew me to therapy. Walking alongside someone as they process emotions, confront struggles, and grow into a more confident, fulfilled version of themselves is a privilege. Seeing clients overcome challenges is incredibly rewarding.

My goals for you

I explore with each client what they hope to gain from therapy and help establish goals, as well as ways of seeing progress in daily life. I believe it's important that we use our time together in a way that benefits you. Goals and the general focus of our sessions might change over time, so I revisit this topic periodically.

Our first session

During the first session, I spend time getting to know you and gathering relevant information. I also explore what prompted you to seek counseling and what you hope to gain from it.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Mindfulness-Based

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) in Psychology/Counseling from California State University, Bakersfield.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Ruth Miles